Indian Express 19-October-2023 1) Revolution and its Sutradhar Context: At the age of 98, M. S. Swaminathan passed away at his home in Chennai on September 28, 2023. This article will discuss Swaminathan’s role in the introduction of high-yielding wheat and rice varieties as well as contemporary agricultural techniques and technology, which led to a…
PRESS INFORMATION BUREAU 19-Oct -2023 1. PM congratulates those honoured with the 69th National Film Awards. Topic: GS1 – Government awards Context: Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated recipients of the 69th National Film Awards. He specifically congratulated Waheeda Rehman for receiving the Dadasaheb Phalke Lifetime Achievement Award. He acknowledged the outstanding contributions of all the…
Daily Current Affairs 19-October-2023 1. The measure of the working woman. Topic: GS3 – gender equality Context: India’s goal of becoming a $5 trillion economy requires the inclusion of women in the workforce. Hurdles to women empowerment: Unpaid care work, primarily done by women, is not adequately recognized or valued in economic terms. Women face…
The Hindu Editorial 19-October-2023 1. The explosion of digital uncertainty Topic: GS3 – artificial intelligence Advances in Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI): Recent developments in Generative AI have garnered global attention in various sectors. The Government of India has published a comprehensive report on the opportunities and challenges posed by this AI wave. Indian IT industry…
Mains Answer Writing 18-october-2023 1. Analyze the potential challenges and benefits involved in leveraging SHGs as platforms for skill development, entrepreneurship, and income generation among marginalized communities to effectively counter poverty. ANSWER: The SHG model of development has evolved as one of the most effective strategies for empowering members, skill development, entrepreneurship, and alleviating rural…
Indian Express 18-October-2023 1) Same-Sex Marriage in India Context: The Supreme Court has issued its eagerly anticipated decision, denying petitions to legalize same-sex unions and delving more into the Special Marriage Act of 1954’s provisions to thoroughly investigate the matter, which has convergence and linkage with homosexuality. What is the Supreme Court’s (SC) Observation? Against…
PRESS INFORMATION BUREAU 18-Oct -2023 1. This year’s ‘Ayurveda Day’ to be organized on the theme of ‘Ayurveda for One Health’ and celebrated 100 countries across the globe. Topic: GS3 – Health sector Context: Ayurveda Day celebrated internationally in around 100 countries with the theme ‘Ayurveda for One Health’ on November 11, 2023. The main…
Daily Current Affairs 18-October-2023 1. Cannot legalise same-sex marriage, says SC Bench. Topic: GS2 – Indian polity Context: A Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court ruled that only the legislature has the authority to recognize or regulate same-sex marriages, stating there’s no inherent right to marry. More on this news: The Bench was unable to…
The Hindu Editorial 18-October-2023 1. Demolishing the frame from outside the Constitution Topic: GS2 – Indian polity Context: Recent events in India, including the arrest of journalists and raids on news organizations under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, have raised concerns about freedom of speech and expression. Chilling Effect: Other trends that point to a…
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